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    Why not stop by Bench Lake if you're passing through these parts. In case you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Sixmile River, and nearby you find the Johnson Pass Trail which is a tremendous hiking trail. This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is great on Canyon Creek; going for a hike on the Grant Lake Trail is always a magnificent adventure. Any time is a great time at Bench Lake if you love the outdoors. Johnson  
   Creek Summit is near Bench Lake and is a splendid place, and if you've had enough of Bench Lake, Johnson Lake is nearby.
Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Bench Lake reach the 60's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Bench Lake temperatures sink to the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a place
 
               to stay The Hotel Alyeska is a brilliant choice, and Kenai Fjords National Park is a tremendous location nearby. Go for a hike on the Paradise Valley Trail, and obviously Gleason Creek flows through this vicinity.
Bench Lake is a magnificent place to visit for more than one day, Primrose Landing Campground is a magnificent place to camp nearby, and in all probability you're looking for close by lakes? Sure, Grant Lake is just a very short distance away. Trail Lake Lodge is a wonderful place to get some rest; Bertha Creek Campground is a great campground nearby.
Bench Lake typically gets a large amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily October, that's the one that rains the most, and May on the other hand is the driest.

 
The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood
13 miles away
The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibility. The 60 person aerial tram departs directly from the skiers concourse which is atta...

Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass
14 miles away
Our clean, comfortable and recently remodeled facilities house 22 guest rooms along with a full service restaurant, lounge and pavilion affordably priced and centrally located on the peninsula for con...

Current weather conditions at Bench Lake, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
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Local climate location: ALYEKSA 10 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.61972
Longitude: -149.2328

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These outdoors activities are available near Bench Lake.
 Hotels Near Bench Lake:
The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood, 13 miles away
Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass, 14 miles away
Alaska Hamptons, Seward, 19 miles away
Hotel Edgewater and Conference Center, Seward, 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward, 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bench Lake:
Bertha Creek Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 5 miles away
Primrose Landing Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 13 miles away
A Creekside Trailer Park, Seward, 18 miles away
Portage Valley RV Park and Cabin Rentals, Portage, 19 miles away
 Whitewater Near Bench Lake:
Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula BoroughBorough, 12 miles away
      Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine)
Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula BoroughBorough, 16 miles away
      Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction)
Bird Creek, -blank- BoroughBorough, 19 miles away
      Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm)
 National Parks Near Bench Lake:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK, 22 miles away
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK, 45 miles away
Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK, 70 miles away
 Trails Near Bench Lake:
Johnson Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 2 miles away
Grant Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 9 miles away
Paradise Valley Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Bench Lake:
Johnson Lake, Kenai Peninsula BoroughBorough, 1 miles away
Grant Lake, Kenai Peninsula BoroughBorough, 7 miles away

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Johnson Lake
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Johnson Lake is is pure bliss.  only electric motors are allowed & like all Alaskan lakes, no live bait.  Is stocked w/trout, but that doesn't mean they are stupid fish! sorry about the poor picture, but gives you an idea...
Johnsons Lake is an amazing place for family camping. The lake is great to swim in and has alot of fish to catch....

Johnson Pass Trail
Is johnson Creek Suitable to float down in a small paddle boat?  Thanks...As a Kenai Peninsula hiker and resident, I can say that Johnson Pass Trail is a winner. It's a relatively easy, well-established trail, through beautiful alpine terrain (especially on the north side of the pass). I've done the traverse both as a long 23-mile day hike, and as a 2-day backpack. There are no established campgrounds on the trail - make your own site and leave no trace. Water is available in streams and lakes pretty much all along the trail - but filter or treat all Alaska's water. I recommend going from North to South, especially if you do it as a one-day mega hike. It's also a favorite for mountain bikers....

Sixmile River
12 miles away
I did 6 mile this summer, what a rush!!!  Some things to know... it is a series of three canyons, the first two are considered more class IV but the third canyon is definitley class V.  There are two companies that operate on the river, Chugach Outdoor and Nova.  I went with Chugach but I hear that they are both good.  I reccomend (and give an AWA, shout out to) the guides ''Pizza'' and ''Charlie'' from Chugach outdoor, great people!  The canyons are very narrow.  Oh and the last thing.  You have to wear a dry suit and complete a swim test wearing it (in the river) before you can go.  The water is frigid and there is no room for error.  Make sure to get a suit with a good neck gasket.  Mine was loose and water rushed in the second I started swimming brrrr!  If you're looking for a great place to stay check out Alaska Wildland Adventures in Cooper Landing....

Carter Lake Trail
16 miles away
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Took the hike from the Seward highway and it was a very well maintained trail and good parking lot with even bathrooms. The hike was very intense and switch backed multiple times. Tiny streams cross your path. Once up top it is beautiful. After some time walking threw the alpine, you come across a trail which to the left take you to the lake and to the right takes you to the bear box and camping area. It's a stocked lake so bring your rod....

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